Industrial Engineer

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to join a manufacturing team in Port Elizabeth. This role includes responsibilities for planning and optimizing production systems, ensuring continuous improvement while coordinating cross-functional projects. Ideal candidates will have a National Diploma or Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, 5-10 years of experience, and a strong background in manufacturing processes. The position also demands knowledge of SAP EP1/S4 and effective project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in Industrial Engineering.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in production (IE, MP, SCM).
• Strong affinity for manufacturing processes in serial production.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize production systems to boost productivity.
• Create and maintain IE master data like Routing and BOM.
• Coordinate projects for process improvements and product launches.

Skills

Production optimization

Lean knowledge

SAP EP1/S4

Project management

Intercultural competence

Education

National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Our client in the manufacturing industry is currently looking to employ an Industrial Engineer to their team based in Port Elizabeth.

A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.

Requirements

• National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
• 5 to 10 Years experience
• 5 years of professional experience in production (IE, MP, SCM)
• Experience in project management
• Strong affinity for manufacturing processes, especially in serial production environments
• Social and intercultural competence
• Knowledge in Lean as well as good knowledge in project management
• Very good knowledge of SAP EP1/S4

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and optimizing production systems by applying systematic approaches to boost productivity and profitability. Ensure the continuous improvement of operations across the value stream.
• Plan, analyse and optimise the production system.
• Create and maintain IE master data (e.g. Routing, BOM, Workcenter).
• Coordinate cross-functional projects across the entire value stream related to process improvements, change management and product launches.
• Evaluate production KPIs for continuous improvement and to guide decision-making (e.g. OEE, TEEP, etc.).
• Perform product cost calculations.
• Implement workplace design through time instantiated motion studies (e.g. MTM, REFA).
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• Plan and manage capacityல்கள் investment planning.
• Create and maintain P-FMEA.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.